Feed your dog from a DIY concrete bowl(BPT) - With dogs living in more than 60 million U.S. households, pooches are by far the most popular pet in America according to the America Pet Products Association's 2017-2018 National Owners Survey. The same research also indicates that dog food accounts for a large proportion of the expenses t... More >>

Tips to keep your pet healthy in the heat(BPT) - Spring is here, summer is approaching fast and it's time to get outside and start taking advantage of the warmer weather. Dr. Jeff Werber, Emmy award-winning celebrity veterinarian, has a few tips and tricks on how to keep your pet happy and healthy in the heat.Before you start your jogging... More >>

Dogs can catch the flu? What dog parents need to know(BPT) - Did you know that humans are not the only ones who can catch the flu? Unfortunately for man's best friend, dogs are also susceptible to their own version of it.Dog flu is a year-round illness that can easily spread from dog to dog, but isn't contagious to humans. Spring is a great time for ... More >>

Healthcare hints: 5 savings tips for budget-conscious consumers(BPT) - As Americans work hard to meet all the obligations that come with work, family and everyday life, many are challenged to find time to manage all the financial elements affecting their healthcare.If you're among them you're far from alone, since the multiple details associated with healthcar... More >>

8 simple things you can do at home to improve indoor air quality(BPT) - A clean house always looks and feels good. But did you know a clean environment goes a long way toward keeping you and your family healthy?For starters, dust holds dander and pollen, which explains why dust so easily triggers an allergy attack. But common household dust contains other bad s... More >>

The best nutrition for your backyard chickens(BPT) - Raising backyard chickens has been a growing trend in the United States over the past several years. Consumers crave choice in their family's diet, which often includes food they have grown or raised themselves. Raising a backyard flock helps consumers have more control over the eggs their ... More >>

Simple ways to save on your pet's medical costs(BPT) - Pet parents know that there's nothing like the love of furry family members. Keeping your pets healthy is a priority because you want them to live as long as possible. However, health care costs for pets are expensive, and if you are dealing with additional expenses such as prescriptions fo... More >>

5 tips to keep allergy sufferers from dreading spring(BPT) - From flowers poking through the ground to ditching heavy winter parkas, it's easy to look forward to spring. Unless, of course, you have allergies. Then, the path to warmer weather and additional daylight could be marked with watery eyes, sneezing and a runny nose. Makes it hard to be excit... More >>

Poison safety tips to keep your family safe this winter(BPT) - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 2 million poisoning incidents per year within the U.S., and more than 90 percent of these occur within the home. This winter, keep your family safe by learning more about the potential for poisoning, how to... More >>